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Betterment Wants to Add Crypto With 'Guided Wrapper'
By Bernice NapachThe firm is mulling how to let investors access cryptocurrencies while maintaining its focus on long-term investing and education, CEO Sarah Levy says.
June 30, 2021
Tech Giants Are Creeping Into Finance. What's an Advisor to Do?Consultant Craig Iskowitz talks to ThinkAdvisor about adding value and why millennials aren't so special.
June 30, 2021
Robinhood Hit With FINRA's Biggest-Ever PenaltyThe record fine and restitution, totaling about $70 million, reflect "the scope and seriousness of the violations," FINRA says.
June 24, 2021
Envestnet's Dani Fava: Why Entry of Apple, Amazon Into Finance Would Be Good for AdvisorsThese firms are positioned to "finally get into our space and really disrupt it," but that's not bad news, she says.
June 24, 2021
State Street to Implement Machine Learning: Tech RoundupAlso, CI Financial led a funding round for a fintech firm.
June 23, 2021
Schwab to Launch Digital Account Onboarding for Advisors in JulyThe enhancement is part of a "second major wave" of digital capabilities and Schwab is already working on a "third phase" of its plan, it says.
June 17, 2021
RobustWealth's Closure 'a Shame,' but Not a Surprise, Techies Say"When an insurance company purchases a wealthtech firm, there is often a culture clash," says T3 head Joel Bruckenstein.
June 17, 2021
Envestnet | Yodlee Launches Enhanced Developer Portal: Tech RoundupAlso, Riskalyze and RightCapital deepen their integration.